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Shlomo & Rivka’s Corner
Rabbi Shlomo and his wife, Rivka, were once that struggling couple—nearly two decades ago. After facing their own challenges in 23 years of marriage, raising five kids, and working with thousands of couples, they developed a powerful approach to healing relationships. Their personal journey from conflict to deep connection inspired them to dedicate their lives to helping others do the same.
How Couples Emotionally Process Divorce
Stages of Relationship Dissolution: Understanding the Emotional Journey of Divorce Consideration By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, Founder of The Marriage Restoration Project When couples reach out
Effective Communication During Relationship Crisis: A 5-Step Framework to Reconnect When It Matters Most
By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, LCPC, Founder of The Marriage Restoration Project When couples contact me in a state of crisis, they often say something like,
Helping Children Through Divorce: Why Your Marriage Deserves One Last Try
Helping Children Through Parental Separation: Support Their Emotional Well-Being Parental separation can shake the foundation of a child’s world. If you’re navigating divorce or relationship
Grey Divorce Prevention: How to Keep Love Alive Through the Years
As couples take the next step in their lives into the ‘later stages,’ such as retirement or becoming empty nesters, there’s no doubt their typical
When Love Changes: Exploring “Sleeping Separately” in Marriage
In any relationship, what’s deemed ‘normal’ can vary from couple to couple. Whether you and your spouse have silly date night practices, have a unique
My husband is passive aggressive
“My husband is passive aggressive and I can’t stand it anymore! It’s so negative!” “My husband is passive aggressive and I can’t stand it anymore!
Helping Your Partner Manage Life While They are Healing from Trauma
Emotional trauma can present some very challenging elements in a relationship, causing both partners to feel frustrated, unfulfilled, misunderstood, and even unloved at times. The
Military Spouse Entitlement During Separation and Divorce
Military members and their spouses, just like people who have no military connection, may decide to legally separate. Sometimes, they have hope that their marriage can
Win Your Husband Back/ Win Your Wife Back by doing these 10 things
If your spouse is not interested in working on the marriage or wants a divorce, you’re probably experiencing a wide arrange of emotions from anger
How to be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage
As I reflect on all the unhappy couples I have counseled over the years, I have come to the conclusion that the ultimate secret to
5 Marriage Communication Problems & How to Fix Them
Marriage communication problems are one of the biggest challenges couples face in a marriage. The inability to communicate effectively with one’s spouse can lead to
Anxiety is ruining my marriage, Help!
Anxiety is ruining my marriage, help! With all of the stress that is going on in the world and in the news coupled with managing
My Spouse had an Emotional Affair – What Should I Do?
Did your spouse have an emotional affair and leave you hurt, and not knowing what to do? When most people think of an affair, they
Angry Spouse? What to do if you’re living with an angry wife or an angry husband.
“My wife is always mad at me!” “Why is my husband angry with me?” One of the most common yet challenging issues I see when
How My Therapist Destroyed My Marriage Part II
How my Therapist Destroyed my Marriage Part 2 A previous article I wrote entitled, “How My Therapist Destroyed My Marriage”– provoked a few strong responses
Why Does the Divorce Rate Decrease as Education Level Increases?
People who have a college education are less likely to get divorced than those who didn’t finish college. In fact, lower divorce rates have a
10 Signs of Emotional Abuse You Should Never Ignore
What is Emotional Abuse? When you love someone, it can be hard to notice the warning signs that normally alert you to toxic and unhealthy
What Surrendering in Your Marriage Means & Why it Builds Trusting Relationships
What does it mean to surrender in your relationship—and why bother anyway? It might help to start by talking about what surrendering isn’t. After all,
How to Cope with Silent Treatment in Marriage
Is your spouse giving you the Silent treatment? Learn how to cope with silent treatment in marriage. The words below were spoken by an anonymous
When your wife won’t talk. What to do if she’s giving you the silent treatment.
Wife Won’t Talk? Here’s What You Should Know About Her Deafening Silence There are many things your wife would love for you to know about
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